Hydrologists Salary in Nevada
Hydrologists in Nevada earn a median of $107,930 a year, +12% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $107,930
- vs. U.S. median
- +12% ($96,600)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 34
- Jobs in the state
- 170
Pay range in Nevada
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,570; the top 10% earn over $164,980. Nationally the range is $64,020 to $153,130.
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- Water Resource Specialists$112,260 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
- Materials Scientists$97,490 median in Nevada
- Industrial Ecologists$83,050 median in Nevada (broader BLS group)
Hydrologists pay in Nevada
How much do hydrologists make in Nevada?
The median is $107,930 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $77,570 and the top 10% earn over $164,980. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Nevada a good state for hydrologists?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 34 (+12% vs. the national median of $96,600). Living costs are not included.